September 2005

National Academies advisory: Sept. 19 meeting on wind energy projects

Congress recently asked the National Academies' National Research Council to study the environmental impact of wind-energy projects, focusing on the mid-Atlantic region. The study committee, which will focus on how policy-makers should decide where to place windmills, will hold its first meeting next week.

DETAILS:
Monday, Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Room 101 of the Keck Center of the National Academies, 500 Fifth St., N.W., Washington, D.C.

REPORTERS:
For an agenda or to register to attend, contact the Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail [email protected].